Question

Identify the type of clause or phrase in the sentence below.

Before people are allowed to go into the building and take their seats, (they must go through the security check at the front entrance.)
A.
participial phrase
B.
gerund phrase
C.
subordinate clause
D.
main clause
A.
participial phrase
B.
gerund phrase
C.
subordinate clause
D.
main clause

Answer 1

Explanation:

Sentence 1. Subordinate clause (C)

First of all it is a clause because it contains both a subject and a verb.

Because The clause"Before people are allowed to go into the building and take their seats." can't stand alone so it is a subordinate clause.

Sentence 2. Main clause (D)

First of all it is a clause because it contains both a subject and a verb.

Because The clause "they must go through the security check at the front entrance." can stand alone

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